Disaster Assistance Granted Because of the April Tornadoes
Posted/updated on: May 12, 2017 at 7:45 pm
AUSTIN – The governor’s request for low interest federal disaster loans for those affected by the tornadoes that swept through Texas on the weekend of April 28th has been granted by the Small Business Administration. The request was granted for Van Zandt, Smith, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Rains and Wood counties. In a news release from Austin, Governor Greg Abbott said, “I extend my sincerest appreciation to the SBA for their swift action in aiding those affected by these deadly tornadoes,” said Governor Abbott. “Texans have always worked together to help their neighbors and rebuild their communities after a tragedy strikes, and this time will be no different.”
The SBA will also be opening two Disaster Loan Outreach Centers.
Rains County
Disaster Loan Outreach Center
County Commissioners Office
110 East North Street in Emory.
*Opens 1 p.m. Monday, May 15*
Mondays – Fridays 9:00am to 6:00pm
*Closes 6 p.m. Thursday, May 25*
Van Zandt County
Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
281 East State Highway 243 in Canton
*Opens 1:00pm Monday, May 15*
Mondays – Fridays 9:00am to 6:00pm
*Open until further notice*
